The Local Que

The Local Que Crafting bold, slow-smoked BBQ with Southern soul. Serving East Tennessee with unforgettable flavor for weddings, parties, corporate events & more. Local wood.

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES! šŸ”„This weekend was a pretty special one for us at The Local Que. We were back at the 2nd ...
08/30/2026

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES! šŸ”„

This weekend was a pretty special one for us at The Local Que.

We were back at the 2nd Annual Outdoor Enthusiast Expo at Maryville College ā€” the same event we were at last year ā€” and it really gave us a chance to stop and look at just how far weā€™ve come in one year.

Last year, The Local Que was still a pretty new business. We were figuring things out, learning what worked, building our menu, and trying to get our name out there.

Fast forward one year, and weā€™re coming back with a year of experience under our belts, a whole lot more confidence, and an incredible group of customers and supporters behind us. We even sold out on Saturday! šŸ™Œ

Ronnie Turtle Cowan from University of Tennessee School of Natural Resources and Tyson Murphy from Maryville Collegehave created this amazing FREE program to get people interested in the outdoors, and weā€™re incredibly fortunate to be a part of it.

Friday evening was a great social event with live music, where we served Cajun turkey and pork sandwiches, cowboy beans, mac & cheese, and banana pudding.

Then Saturday came, and you guys showed up! We sold out of pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, mac & cheese, and cowboy beans! šŸ·šŸ”šŸ”„

A year ago, we were hoping people would give our BBQ a try. This year, we had people coming back, telling their friends, and helping us sell out.

That means more to us than you probably realize.

Thank you to everyone who has supported The Local Que over the past year ā€” whether youā€™ve bought a sandwich, booked us for an event, followed our page, shared a post, or simply told somebody about us. You are the reason this little BBQ business continues to grow.

And weā€™re just getting started. ā¤ļøšŸ”„

Thanks again to Ronnie, Tyson, Maryville College, and everyone who makes the Outdoor Enthusiast Expo such an incredible event. Weā€™re already looking forward to next year!

Next weekend we have a catering event, and then itā€™s on to the Tennessee Valley FairšŸŽ”šŸ”„

One year down. A whole lot more BBQ to go.

The Local Que ā€” You Deserve BBQ.

No competition for The Local Que this week. This week was spent coaching these fine grillmasters to their victoryā€™s at t...
08/20/2026

No competition for The Local Que this week. This week was spent coaching these fine grillmasters to their victoryā€™s at the Eastern Region 4-H Grillmaster Contest. Our kids did fantastic with every team placing either 1st or 2nd in their respective divisions! Congratulations Campbell County Grillmasters! You worked hard and earned the top spots on the podium!

Teaching our son the art of scraping chicken thighs for competition! šŸ”šŸ”„Yes, we scrape our competition thighs. Itā€™s one o...
08/17/2026

Teaching our son the art of scraping chicken thighs for competition! šŸ”šŸ”„

Yes, we scrape our competition thighs. Itā€™s one of those little details that takes time, patience, and a whole lot of practice to get right. Today, Dadā€™s lesson was all about getting that skin just the way we want it before it hits the smoker.

Itā€™s not just about cooking BBQā€”itā€™s about passing down the knowledge, techniques, and love for the craft. ā¤ļø

How do YOU prep your competition chicken? Do you scrape your thighs, leave the skin alone, or have another method?

Drop your technique in the comments! šŸ‘‡

08/14/2026

It can be a bit of a struggle. Lol

The hardest part about building somethingā€¦Is accepting that growth takes longer than you want.You put in the hours.You m...
08/13/2026

The hardest part about building somethingā€¦

Is accepting that growth takes longer than you want.

You put in the hours.

You make the sacrifices.

You do everything youā€™re supposed to do.

And sometimes the results donā€™t show up right away.

But that doesnā€™t mean nothing is happening.

A seed grows underground before anyone sees it.

Keep watering it.

If I could go back and tell myself one thingā€¦It would be this.Stop worrying about where everyone else is.Someone will al...
08/12/2026

If I could go back and tell myself one thingā€¦

It would be this.

Stop worrying about where everyone else is.

Someone will always be further ahead.

Someone will always have more.

The only comparison that mattersā€¦

Is whether youā€™re better than you were a year ago.

Keep your head down.

Keep doing the work.

The results will speak for themselves.

How has your life changed over the past year?

šŸšØ HELP WANTED! šŸšØThe Local Que is looking for someone to join our team and help us serve up some great BBQ at the TVA Fai...
08/12/2026

šŸšØ HELP WANTED! šŸšØ

The Local Que is looking for someone to join our team and help us serve up some great BBQ at the TVA Fair, September 14ā€“18! šŸ·šŸ”„

No restaurant experience? No problem! Weā€™ll train you. Weā€™re looking for someone who is dependable, friendly, willing to work, and ready to have a good time while helping us take care of our customers.

Youā€™ll be helping with things like:
šŸ– Serving our BBQ
šŸ™Œ Taking care of customers
šŸ§¼ Keeping our serving area clean & stocked
šŸ”„ Working together as a team during a busy fair week

If you think youā€™d be a good fit, send us a direct message or email us at [email protected].

Come be part of The Local Que team! šŸ·šŸ”„

You deserve BBQ.

One thing Iā€™ll never take for grantedā€¦Is someone choosing to spend their hard-earned money with us.There are countless p...
08/11/2026

One thing Iā€™ll never take for grantedā€¦

Is someone choosing to spend their hard-earned money with us.

There are countless places they could go.

The fact that they choose usā€¦

Thatā€™s something Iā€™ll always appreciate.

Support isnā€™t something youā€™re entitled to.

Itā€™s something you earn.

Whatā€™s one business in your community that deserves more recognition?

08/10/2026

Our competition chicken has come a long way since last year!

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Powell, TN
37849

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Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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